About Us

Successfully serving clients and the community since 1987.

The Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC) of Revelstoke is a non-profit community based agency providing services to both new and existing Revelstoke entrepreneurs. These services include one-on-one business counselling and advice, business planning assistance, business training, the self-employment program, and business financing for start-up and existing businesses.

our mission

The CFDC will be a leader in the diversification and development of the economy and in improving the quality of life for all members of our community.

our vision

Revelstoke will be a leader in achieving a sustainable community by balancing environmental, social and economic values within a local, regional and global context.

Business Support Services

Starting a new business?
We can help!

Business Loans Program

Need a loan to get your business started? Have an existing business, but want to expand? Community Futures can loan up to $150,000 for start-ups or expansion.

Business Planning Assistance

Want to explore an idea for a small business? Considering starting one up or purchasing an existing operation? Community Futures can provide you with information regarding business planning, financing and general information about the business resources in the community.

Self Employment Program

The Self Employment Program provides financial assistance, business training and business advice to eligible individuals who want to become self-employed. The SE Program is delivered by Community Futures in partnership with the Employment Program of BC.

Basin Business Advisors Program

Owners of existing small- to medium- sized businesses in the Columbia Basin, including social enterprises, can access the BBA program, which provides free, one-to-one, confidential business counselling and assessment services.

Projects

Fabrication Lab Survey Working in collaboration with the City of Revelstoke’s Community Economic Development department on creating a Fabrication Lab in our community we have created a survey to help collect the valuable information that is required. The focus of creating this facility will help to strengthen local companies and entrepreneurs. Together we can create […]

Living Wage Calculation Update Living Wage for Families BC has just released updated calculations across the province – including Revelstoke. To learn more about the Revelstoke Calculation and the Living Wage for Families Campaign, view the following links: NEW Living Wage Media Release (April 2018) Living Wage Media Release Living Wage Revelstoke Media Release A […]

Young Entrepreneurs PowerPlay Community Future Revelstoke and School District 19 elementary schools are teaming up with an exciting program to offer to students in Grades 4-7. Students create a product and do all the marketing and money management on their own in class. Community Futures offers a mini micro loan to students who need them and […]

What's New

East Kootenay Columbia Investment Co-op Would you like to invest directly into local businesses that provide economic, social, environmental and community impacts? Great! The East Kootenay Columbia Community Investment Co-op is now seeking founding members. From November 9th to December 14th public launch sessions will be held throughout the East Kootenay Columbia region. We will be accepting […]

Export Navigator Workshop Please join us to learn the Seven Golden Rules to Successful Exporting. Research has shown that businesses who export have significantly greater growth prospects, more durability, higher profitability and are better connected than companies who don’t. Learn new important business skills and discover how you can jump on the export wagon and […]

New Logo Contest – Spirit of Revelstoke Help us design a new and exciting logo for our ‘Spirit of Revelstoke’ movement. Here is a brief history how it all started: The Spirit of Revelstoke project was launched January 31, 2012 as part of an ongoing community development initiative to promote and honour volunteerism in […]